Calvert County Health Department
- Adult Evaluation Reviews (AERS)
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- Maternal and Child Health
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- Reproductive Health Clinic Schedule
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- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
- Heart Health
- Injury Prevention
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- Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program
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- Stroke Awareness
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- Tobacco Use Prevention
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung Cancer Screening- Do You Need to be Screened?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your risks or symptoms, contact us at 410-535-5400, x343 to see if you qualify for screening and help you get scheduled.
How do I get screened?
With a low dose CT scan.
What is a Low Dose CT Scan?
Radiation exposure about 90% less than a regular CT scan.
How often should a person be screened for lung cancer?
Yearly with risk factors or until you have passed 15 years smoke free.
Know the symptoms…
B Blood when you cough or spit
R Recurring respiratory infections
E Enduring cough that is new or different
A Ache or pain in shoulder, back, or chest
T Trouble breathing
H Hoarseness or wheezing
E Exhaustion, weakness, or loss of appetite
Other symptoms could include:
- Swelling of neck and face
- Trouble swallowing
- Unexplained weight loss
What are some risk factors for lung cancer?
- Smoking
- Radon gas exposure
- Secondhand smoke
- Asbestos
- Radiation
- Pollution
- Certain metals
- Certain chemicals
- Family history and genetics
For more information or to see if you qualify for no cost lung cancer screening, contact us by calling 410-535-5400, x343 or fill out this brief form to be contacted by a nurse:
